GRE Word List

PERT

saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured

The meaning of the word pert is saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured.

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WordMeaning
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
severto put or keep apart : divide
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome